Despite the common belief that eugenics were practiced solely but Hitler and his followers during the Holocaust, the original exploration of eugenics began in the United States by people such as Sir Francis Galton. Many organizations in American funded eugenic research, then the ideas were exchanged into Hitler’s possession. After Hitler set about achieving his goal of a “Master Race”, prisoners in camps such as Auschwitz encountered the harsh techniques used to fulfill Hitler’s desires.
Although eugenics were most prominently used during the Holocaust, eugenics actually originated in America. The first study began in California years before Hitler’s reign. The purpose of eugenics was to create a way to rid the world of all unfavorable genes.
Although eugenics were most prominently used during the Holocaust, eugenics actually originated in America. The first study began in California years before Hitler’s reign. The purpose of eugenics was to create a way to rid the world of all unfavorable genes.